This week, we reflect on what Serving Our Communities means as a servicemember and as Americans who care about our communities.

Veterans: why did you serve or chose to serve in the military?

Community Allies: how have you shown up to serve your community in the past?

“Wearing the uniform was my way of saying thank you to the country that gave us a new beginning.” — U.S. Marine veteran Emir Hadzic #WorldRefugeeDay #SemperFi

Thank you, Emir, for your service and for embodying our values. We are proud to call you an American. 🇺🇸

“My military service was my way of honoring the nation that welcomed me as a 17-year-old refugee. America gave my family freedom, safety, and the chance to pursue the American Dream.” — Emir Hadzic #WorldRefugeeDay

This #WorldRefugeeDay, we celebrate how refugees represent the best of our American ideals. 🇺🇸

Emir Hadzic, born and raised in Bosnia, was inspired to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps after arriving in the U.S. as a young refugee. #USMC